The old state Capitol, with an "x" marking the spot on the walkway approaching the building where William Goebel, who served briefly as Kentucky's governor, fell when he was assassinated. There is a fountain in the foreground and several human...

The Herald-Post digital collection contains 3815 images, including portraits of prominent Louisvillians and Kentuckians at work and at play, as well as scenes of business and industry; government; homes; places of worship; community organizations;...

The Frankfort Cemetery, in Franklin County, Kentucky, was Kentucky's first picturesque cemetery. Land for the cemetery was purchased in 1845, and Robert Carmichael was hired to do the landscaping. A man is sitting on the cliff adjacent to a walk...

The Frankfort Cemetery, in Franklin County, Kentucky, was Kentucky's first picturesque cemetery. Land for the cemetery was purchased in 1845, and Robert Carmichael was hired to do the landscaping. A man is sitting on the cliff adjacent to a walk...

Tanks, OFC Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky. Two large tanks are at the left and are connected by a platform with stairs, and one huge tank is at right. On back of image: "The whiskey runs from the stills inside a government sealed box and into the...

Tall monument, with the name Campbell etched on it, in the Frankfort Cemetery in Franklin County, Kentucky, surrounded by several smaller monuments and grave markers. This is the Sawyier-Wingate family plot, but the stereograph was made before Paul...

Statue of William Goebel, former governor of Kentucky, unveiled March 11, 1914, in Frankfort, Kentucky. A dark statue of Governor Goebel stands with his arms crossed, wearing a robe. The statue is on a white, square pedestal which reads, "Governor...

State dining room at the Governor's Mansion in Frankfort, Kentucky, featuring ornate wallpaper and designs on the ceiling, a table with two chairs and a floral centerpiece, a rug, and chairs against the wall.

Buildings; Government facilities; Capitols; Kentucky. General Assembly. House of Representatives

Special session of the Kentucky House of Representatives in Frankfort, Kentucky, called by Governor Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler, Senior, in 1935. Men sit informally on sturdy wood chairs amid manual typewriters and stacks of papers. Governor...

Representative Hall in the Old State House in Frankfort, Kentucky, which served as the state capitol building for much of the nineteenth century and now houses the Kentucky Historical Society. The large rectangular room features a hardwood floor,...

Portrait of Susie Steele (Mrs. Flem D.) Sampson of Barbourville, Kentucky standing beside the marble fireplace in the governor's mansion. The photograph has been marred with discolorations and yellowing from age. Handwritten on back of image: Wife...

Oral history interview conducted with legislator Mae Street Kidd on October 10, November 11, and December 5, 1978 by Ken Chumbley. Ms. Kidd discusses her life, including her childhood growing up in Bourbon County. Kidd attended the Lincoln...

Opening session of the state Senate chamber, Frankfort, Kentucky in 1934. A section of the room is shown with occupied desks and more men against the wall. On back of image: Senate chamber opening session Jan 1934 Frankfort"

Old State House in Frankfort, Kentucky, which served as the state capitol building for much of the nineteenth century and now houses the Kentucky Historical Society. The marble Greek Revival building, featuring columns and a dome, was designed by...

Buildings; Government facilities; Capitols; Kentucky. General Assembly. House of Representatives

New chambers for the Kentucky House of Representatives, in Frankfort, Kentucky, 1930, featuring marble walls and a chandelier. Rolltop desks with reading lamps are arranged in a curved fashion facing the bench. Inscribed in lower right corner:...